Medik8 Intelligent Retinol® Smoothing Night Cream vs Pixi +C Vit Brightening Perfector

Medik8

Pixi

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin E and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer

43 ingredients

37 ingredients

Brand price

GBP 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film Forming
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
C12-16 Alcohols
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Distarch Phosphate
Anticaking
0-1 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tribehenin
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Light Stabilizer
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →
Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil →
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid is L-ascorbic acid.
Learn more about Ascorbic Acid →
Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent
Limonene is a fragrance.
Learn more about Limonene →